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Clinical Trial Summary

Gum chewing can promotes the return bowel function after gynecologic surgery.


Clinical Trial Description

Following abdominal surgery for treatment of benign gynecologic surgery, paralytic ileus may be develops. Gum chewing can promotes the return of bowel function through the cephalic-vagal reflex and increased intestinal enzymes secretion. This study will be evaluate effects of adding gum chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding protocol on the return of bowel function, its related complication, and patients's satisfaction. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Recovery of Bowel Function, Due to Gum Chewing

NCT number NCT01394094
Study type Interventional
Source ChaingMai University
Contact Manatsawee Manopunya, MD
Phone 66-89-6324916
Email manatsawee.m@hotmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 2/Phase 3
Start date July 2011
Completion date October 2013